Sentences

implicative in a sentence

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Definition

Implicative refers to something that suggests or indicates a deeper meaning or implication beyond its literal expression, particularly in language or statements.

Sample Sentences

  1. The implicative nature of his statement suggested that there was more going on than met the eye.
  2. In linguistics, an implicative verb can change the meaning of a sentence depending on its context.
  3. The research findings were implicative of a deeper social issue that needed to be addressed.
  4. Her smile was implicative of her true feelings, even though she tried to hide them.
  5. Understanding the implicative structure of the argument helped clarify the underlying assumptions.